Cork: a renewable raw material
FLOORINGS THAT COMBINE DESIGN, PERFORMANCE AND NATURE
ENVIRONMENT
- a renewable raw material that regenerates after each barking
- harvested without damaging or cutting down the tree
- sequestration of up to 73 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of cork produced
It all begins in the montado - the cork oak forests of the Mediterranean region - which are more than just a source of this renewable raw material. Carefully managed, these forests play important roles in the Mediterranean ecosystem, contributing to carbon sequestration, soil protection and the conservation of biodiversity
ECONOMY
- Economic engine for rural regions
- One of the highest paid work in agriculture worldwide
- Manual Harvesting
The cork oak forest is essential for the development of rural areas in the Mediterranean region.
Cork harvesting is an activity that requires experience and high skills. During the harvesting process no trees are damaged or cut down.
SOZIALE BEDEUTUNG
- Prevents rural Desertificiation
The cork harvest is a regular cyclical process that contributes to settle people in regions at risk of desertification.
Certifications
Os produtos Corklife são desenvolvidos tendo em conta critérios de qualidade e desempenho ambiental. As certificações e declarações independentes que acompanham a gama permitem avaliar características específicas dos produtos, desde as emissões para o ar interior até ao cumprimento de determinados critérios ambientais.
A+, Blue Angel e Das Kork são exemplos das certificações que reconhecem diferentes características dos produtos Corklife, proporcionando informação objetiva para uma escolha mais consciente.
Below you will find our certificates:
The "BLAUE ENGEL" is a voluntary certification, that follows rigorous environmental standards and is renown as a reference guide for a more sustainable way of living. Blue angel is a synonym of a product (or service) that meets rigorous criteria of environmental performance such as being PVC free.
VOC
In January 2012, guidelines were established in France that limit VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) emissions from construction products. Manufacturers who sell their products in France must have a classification ranging from A+ (very low emissions) to C (high emissions). It is the declared aim to improve the air quality in both private and business premises. (with the exception of firmly bonded, sanded floorings, which achieve an A rating)
The aim of the German Cork Association is to ensure the quality of cork products, to optimise manufacturing processes and to support research projects.